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Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

Habitat:

Recharge basin

Notes:

This was an fascinating bird to watch. It turned around in circles in the water much like a dog chasing its tail. Interestingly enough, this is how it feeds.

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1 Comment

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 8 years ago

Iv'e heard that they do that, seems kinda' funny huh!

JoshuaGSmith
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JoshuaGSmith

Glendale, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Aug 26, 2015
Submitted on Aug 27, 2015

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